120 pairs of donated skates inspiring Regent Park residents to hit the ice
After months of fighting to get her donation of 120 pairs of ice skates put to use on a city rink this winter, community activist Jutta Mason has finally seen her dream come true. But problems between volunteers and city staff that marred the first skate-lending event on Family Day are looming over the second, […]
Study to use virtual reality to find real solution to phantom pain
FREDERICTON — Imagine losing a limb. Now imagine suffering from pain that feels like it’s coming from the limb that is no longer there. That’s the case for up to 70 per cent of amputees. Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are trying to determine whether the use of virtual reality can help reduce […]
Personal finance rules: Tackle debt this spring
When it comes to spring cleaning you may want to clean out a closet or rearrange your garage, but you also may want to tidy up your debt. “You really want to jealously guard your credit rating in 2018,” AskTheMoney.com’s Lynette Khalfani-Cox told FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria.” Debt plays a large […]
Thrifty traveling: Fargo workshop offers travel advice for saving money
FARGO — Picture this: Your coworker Jill is loudly talking about her upcoming trip to Jamaica. You sigh and listen politely while silently wondering how she can afford a beach getaway while you are resigned to a “staycation” under your infrared lamp. Fargo natives Nick Serati and Jared Kamrowski of ThirftyTraveler.com want others to learn […]
5 tips for a budget friendly trip to the Santa Clarita Valley
Embarking on a budget friendly trip doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun and exciting activities you are eager to experience yourself – you can still have an awesome family holiday on a budget! Providing you play your cards – or should we say cash – right, you can have the […]
5 Tips for a Luxury Trip to Rome for Less
The Eternal City is home to historic art and architecture, designer clothes and accessories, and luxury lodgings — here’s how to have it all, on a budget. A visit to the Eternal City with all the bells and whistles doesn’t have to put a big dent in your wallet, says Simone Amorico, a native Roman […]